Solaris Transition Guide

/dev Directory

The /dev directory has changed from a flat directory to a hierarchical one. Table 9-6 describes the subdirectories that have been added.

Table 9-6 Additions to the /dev Directory

Subdirectory 

Description 

/dev/dsk

Contains block disk devices 

/dev/rdsk

Contains raw disk devices 

/dev/pts

Contains pseudo terminal (pty) slave devices

/dev/rmt

Contains raw tape devices 

/dev/sad

Contains entry points for the STREAMS Administrative Driver 

/dev/term

Contains terminal devices